Scuba diving in North Alabama? You bet! No need to go to the tropics. If you’ve always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater, you don’t need to go further than Glencoe, Alabama. Long-time residents of the area may know it as the Blue Hole. Still, it’s now known as Dive Land Park, a safe, […]
Day Trippin’
Rock On in North Alabama
North Alabama may not be the first place that comes to mind when you’re thinking about rock climbing. It’s possible that rock climbing has never crossed your mind at all. Well, it should. With the opening of GadRock, a new climbing gym located on beautiful Lake Gadsden, there’s no excuse not to follow their directive […]
Daytrippin’ to World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum
Golfers and non-golfers alike will enjoy a visit to the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum located close to St. Augustine, Florida. The Reluctant Traveler (my husband and an avid golfer) made the short drive to check it out. The first thing we see as we are walking up to the museum on a sweltering […]
Monadnock Madness – Triple Hike Challenge 2018
What in the world is a monadnock? And how in the heck do you say it? Simply put, a monadnock is a protrusion not in a mountain range. A big rock. Rhyme it with gonad and add knack. You know, like the ubiquitous 80’s band with the hit that, in retrospect, may have been about a […]
5 Things to Do On A Rainy Day in Gulf Shores, Al.
Don’t let a little rain get you down on your Gulf Coast vacation. There’s plenty to do to keep you entertained until the showers pass. Here are 5 of my favorites: Blue Girl Beading Co. Unleash your creativity at Blue Girl Beading Co. Structured classes are available or drop-in. They have several examples of projects to make, […]
Soaring With Eagles at Guntersville State Park, Alabama
Alabama is home to some of the best state parks in the country, and I was fortunate to attend the kick-off of Eagle Awareness 2018 at Lake Guntersville State Park. I was able to visit two other nearby Alabama State Parks, making it a three in one weekend! If you haven’t visited Lake Guntersville State Park […]
I’ve Got 99 Problems; Most of Them Are Boulders
Bouldering, a form of rock climbing, is performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls, without ropes or harnesses, growing in popularity steadily. The sport began as a training method for roped climbs and mountaineering at a safe distance from the ground, but with the advent of indoor climbing gyms, it has become increasingly popular amongst […]
Yoga + Hiking =Bliss
That’s the tagline for a Hikoga class being offered at the Black Creek Trail in North Alabama. Now that it’s starting to feel like summer, which for many, myself included, means fun in the sun and plenty of outdoor activity, it’s time to get out and try something new. We’ve got it all here in the […]
Won’t You Take Me to Monkeytown?
Find adventure crossing an ocean or crossing the street. That’s the tagline of this blog. And words to live by. Often, when we think of travel, we think of the big, epic, bucket-list trips, but that’s a mistake! Don’t put travel and adventure on hold until you have the time or money for that. Just go […]
Ultimate Guide to Holiday Lights in North Alabama
Tis the season to be jolly! Get started now with the ultimate guide to holiday lights in North Alabama. Christmas At The Falls Located in the beautiful Noccalula Falls Park. Offering millions of lights and holiday displays, stroll along the paved trails or take the narrated train ride. Best to do both, so you don’t miss anything. […]
